| Description | North Riding Appeal tribunal number: 2415
Appeal against conscription of: Samuel Austen Barks
Age: 39
Address: 32 Scarborough Terrace, Bootham
Occupation: Assistant Sheriff's Officer
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for Appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: George Crombie, solicitor, on behalf of Thomas Walker and Sons, employers
Summary of case: The local tribunal refused the application as they noted that the firm has two partners and two men left and there are only three executions as Sheriff's Officer a fortnight. Barks appealed against this decision.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 Dec 1916. Allowed to 1 Apr 1917. |